Finally… after 46 years of waiting; I fulfilled my childhood dream of shelling on Sanibel Island, in Florida. Last week, I traveled to Sanibel Island for my seashell bucket list vacation. I stayed at the Sanibel Island Beach Resort for three days. The resort was one of the few places that has reopened on the island after the massive destruction of hurricane Ian over a year ago. The whole island was completely decimated by the category 5 hurricane. While there is a great deal of rebuilding, unfortunately, most of the homes and businesses still remained uninhabitable.
It was a very long and bumpy flight to Florida. I definitely did not enjoy the journey, but the destination was stunning. It is an experience I will forever hold dearest in my heart…
After 15 hours, I finally made it to my long awaited destination. I didn’t bring my usual camera gear because my mind was looking forward to just walk aimlessly on long sandy beaches picking up seashells. I took all the photos with my camera phone.
My hotel was only steps away from this awesome view. When I first stepped on the beach, I was overwhelmed by the amount of seashells around me. They were everywhere. I was like a kid in a candy store… picking up almost every shell I see. It didn’t take long before I filled up my three shelling bags.
During my three awesome days, I walked for hours on the beaches, thinking about nothing but the beauty of the seashells. It is amazing what nature can create.
May All Beings Be Happy and Peaceful…